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Overview |
Pitt State | Penn College | ||
| Location | Pittsburg, KS | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,858 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pittstate.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitt State | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,012 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,696 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,426 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,725 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,070 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Pitt State | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,642 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,277 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Pitt State | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitt State | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
Pitt State | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Pitt State | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Pitt State | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pittsburg State University is larger than than Penn College based on total student enrollment (5,858 students vs. 4,241 students)
Pitt State vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitt State or Penn College?
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is 157% more expensive to attend than Pitt State for in-state tuition ($15,450.00 vs. $6,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31% higher at Penn College than Pittsburg State University ($23,190.00 vs. $17,696.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pittsburg State University than Penn College ($16,725 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pittsburg State University are 28.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($9,426 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pittsburg State University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania College of Technology students is 136.3% larger than aid received Pittsburg State University ($7,254 vs. $3,070)
Which college is harder to get into, Pitt State or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Pitt State .
- Accepted freshman Pitt State students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Pitt State vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitt State or Penn College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Penn College and Pitt State.
- The graduation rate at Pitt State is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (49% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $800 more per year than Pitt State graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,600)
- Pittsburg State University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- Pitt State graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/